Westhaven 2
De Baan en omgeving, Gouda
AreaA grand canal-side home in Gouda's historic heart
This spacious apartment on Westhaven sits right on the water in the middle of Gouda, a setting the agent describes as a quiet road in the centre. It is a beneden- en bovenwoning, meaning it spans the ground floor and upper floors, and it was built in 1905. With an asking price of €595,000, this home is priced on the high side compared to the average of €557,917 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €4,363, while this home is listed at €3,563 per m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this with other [apartments in Gouda]( /koopwoningen/gouda/appartementen/ ).
A home spread over four floors
According to the agent, this home has five rooms, including three bedrooms, spread over four floors, with a volume of 735 m³. The living area is listed as 167 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 177 m². You enter on the ground floor, and there is a back garden with a south-west orientation, accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, triple glazing, double glazing, partial double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. There is a homeowners' association fee of €65 per month.
Life in De Baan e.o.
De Baan e.o. is a compact, central district within Gouda's old town, home to around 1,520 people. It is a very urban area, with a high address density of 3,727 per km². Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 6.4, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third adds: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too." The reviews reflect a mixed picture of a lively, convenient location with some concerns about the evening atmosphere. This is the character of [the De Baan e.o. neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-baan-en-omgeving-gouda/ ).
Daily life and getting around
For your daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Coop a couple of streets away and a Lidl a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius, is on your doorstep, and the Casimirschool is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Neumann is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Gouda, Doelenbrug is a couple of streets away, serving lines 3, 106, 196, 307 and 996. Gouda railway station is a ten-minute walk. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within [the municipality of Gouda]( /gemeente/gouda/ ).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address-level risk data from public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF provides area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail noise at 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise at 35 dB Lden are both within the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the home was built in 1905 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. The current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including, Adelmar Makelaardij, and listings on Funda and Pararius.
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About Westhaven 2, Gouda
What is the asking price for this apartment on Westhaven?
The asking price is €595,000. This is on the high side compared to the average asking price of €557,917 for homes currently on the market in the De Baan e.o. neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €475,000, and prices range from €220,000 to €1,295,000. The price per square metre is €3,563, based on the agent's stated living area of 167 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms, spread over four floors. The total volume is 735 m³. The living area is listed as 167 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 177 m². The property is a beneden- en bovenwoning, meaning it spans the ground floor and upper floors.
Is there a garden and what is the ownership situation?
Yes, there is a back garden with a south-west orientation, accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, meaning you own the land outright. There is a homeowners' association fee of €65 per month. The home is located on the ground floor and is described by the agent as being on a quiet road, on the water, and in the centre.
What is the energy label and what insulation is mentioned?
The energy label is C. The agent mentions the home has roof insulation, triple glazing, double glazing, partial double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. These are separate facts from the energy label, which indicates the overall energy performance of the home. The label C is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both within the norm. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home. The home is on a quiet road according to the agent, but the surrounding area has some traffic noise.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, according to area-level data from KCAF. The home was built in 1905 on clay soil, which may mean it has wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 212 metres away. The Coop is a couple of streets away at 459 metres, and the Lidl is a five-minute walk at 637 metres. There is also a SPAR at 694 metres and a SPAR express at 991 metres. In total, there are 23 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius, just around the corner at 222 metres, with 362 pupils. The Casimirschool is also just around the corner at 272 metres, with 388 pupils. The Prinses Julianaschool is a ten-minute walk at 769 metres. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is at 914 metres. There are 58 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Gouda, Doelenbrug, a couple of streets away at 386 metres, serving lines 3, 106, 196, 307 and 996. The stop Gouda, Centrum is at 418 metres with additional line 497. Gouda railway station is a ten-minute walk at 832 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 6.4, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third mentions: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too." The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the central location and some concerns about the evening atmosphere.
How does the asking price compare to recent sales in the area?
The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price of €557,917 for homes currently on the market in De Baan e.o. The average price for homes sold in the area is €622,144, based on 52 sales, with an average time on the market of 70 days. The average sold price is higher than the current asking price, which may reflect differences in the properties sold.
What is the urban character of the neighbourhood?
De Baan e.o. is a very strongly urban area, with an urbanity level of 1 on a scale where 1 is very strongly urban and 5 is not urban. The address density is 3,727 per km², which is well above the threshold of 2,000 that indicates a strongly urban area. The neighbourhood has 956 homes, of which 29% are single-family homes and 39% are owner-occupied. The average household size is 1.6 people.
